Can I take hay fever medicine during pregnancy?

Can you take hayfever medicine during pregnancy? The quick answer is; it depends on the medicine.

During pregnancy, you can take some hay fever medicines but not others, because there’s not enough evidence on their safety.

Get advice first:

Always check with your pharmacist or GP before taking any medicine when you’re pregnant, including hay fever medicine. They will assess the medicine’s benefits against the risk of side effects and advise you on whether it’s safe. They will also take into account your individual circumstances when deciding if your hay fever symptoms need to be treated with medicine.

Our top tips to avoid allergy symptoms:

Pollen

Use a tumble dryer to dry your clothes instead of outside to avoid pollen